All Fruit articles – Page 222
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NewsHigh costs remain the big challenge for the future of Belgian strawberries
Strawberry volumes from Belgium are set to rise in the coming weeks as the new campaign hits its stride, but the main issue going forward is diminishing returns for growers
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NewsGerrit van der Merwe appointed as new CGA chairman
Citrus Growers’ Association announces the election of a new chairman, who will guide the South African citrus industry for the next two years
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NewsEuropean market clear for first arrivals of Chilean kiwifruit
Low European stocks augur well for the start of the Chilean kiwifruit campaign but New Zealand volumes are up
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NewsTrio of top athletes recruited for new California Prunes campaign
European social media campaign to feature champion swimmer, diver and volleyball player
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NewsRed Tractor axes Greener Farms Commitment
The food and drink assurance scheme is ditching its sustainability module after NFU backlash
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NewsStrong close to Greek kiwifruit campaign
Demand in Europe and North America remains strong for Greek kiwifruit, says Youphoria Fruits’ George Kallitsis, as the campaign enters its final stages
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NewsAldi set for cracking Easter
The discounter is set to spend £34 million on British fruit and veg as it prepares for its biggest Easter sales yet
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NewsIGD highlights risks to UK food system
Institute of Grocery Distribution publishes new report outlining long-term risks to a resilient UK food system
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NewsZespri forecasts improved grower returns
As the first guidance for 2024/25 is released, CEO Dan Mathieson encourages growers to harvest their fruit as early as possible and start the season strongly
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CommentComment: The rain in Spain falls mainly on… Northern Europe
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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NewsCertified Pickup rolled out at Port of Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp authority calls Certified Pickup an important step in the digitalisation of the logistics chain for containers
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NewsEuropean supermarket chains install fruit ripeness scanners
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
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NewsIndia: a market on the move
Understanding young consumers is the key to unlocking demand for fruits and vegetables, Fresh Produce India hears
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NewsBritish farmers plan London protest
Farmers plan to drive tractors to Westminster on Monday in protest against food policy
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NewsAgrovision secures its largest ever private equity investment
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
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NewsNFU Cymru requests meeting with new First Minister
Farming union requests urgent meeting with Vaughan Gething to discuss challenges to Welsh farming
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NewsRejoicePro targets next level for Egypt
Mina Eissa, formerly of Egyptian exporter Ghabbour Farms, founded RejoicePro Consulting in 2018 with the aim of helping growers in Egypt to export their fresh produce
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NewsCut tax on fruit and veg to boost consumer health, says report
New research based on consumer survey in seven countries suggests governments can do more to help people meet WHO’s recommended daily intake
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NewsSouth African apple and pear growers turn to solar energy
Several producers who supply leading exporter Tru-Cape say their irrigation systems now depend far less on the country’s consistently unreliable national electricity network
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NewsBloom Fresh holds first open day in India
Hosted by Sahyadri Farms, the event was an opportunity to present its table grape varietals to Indian growers